Crowns
Crowns are a cosmetic restoration used to improve your tooth's shape or to strengthen
a tooth. Crowns are most often used for teeth that are broken, worn, or have portions
destroyed by tooth decay.
Crowns are "cemented" onto an existing tooth which fully cover the portion
of your tooth above the gum line. In effect, the crown becomes your tooth's
new outer surface. Crowns can be made of porcelain, metal, or both.
Crowns or onlays (partial crowns) are needed when there is insufficient tooth strength
remaining to hold a filling. Unlike fillings which apply the restorative material
directly into your mouth, a crown is fabricated away from your mouth. Your crown
is created in a lab from your unique tooth impression which allows a dental laboratory
technician to examine all aspects of your bite and jaw movements. Your crown is
then sculpted just for you so that your bite and jaw movements function normally
once the crown is placed.
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